The Team:

The Oncology - Medical Day Procedure Unit is an 8-chair satellite unit of the Northern Cancer Service, providing outpatient Medical Oncology and Haematology Services to the community of the North and North West region of Tasmania. The unit delivers support and clinical care to patients with cancer, along with supporting patients requiring infusion therapy for non-oncological conditions.

You will join a team of highly specialised nursing staff with a focus on clinical excellence and have the opportunity to develop advanced clinical knowledge and skills.

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to join our supportive and motivated team located in the Oncology/Medical Day Procedure Unit at the Mersey Community Hospital.

The successful candidate will strengthen health outcomes through the provision of safe quality, clinically appropriate nursing care in partnership with patients/clients, their families and other health professionals.

The ideal Registered Nurse will:

• Be competent in vascular access
• Have ADAC competencies, or a willingness to learn
• Be a critical thinker with good patient assessment skills

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

It's different here!

Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance. Here you can pursue what drives you. both professionally and personally.
Today, as the rest of the world feels increasingly generic, our different-ness - our Tasmanian-ness - is amongst our most valuable assets. We invite you to be part of this special Place, to quietly pursue the extraordinary, whether it be bushwalking, mountain biking or paddock to plate dining.

Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary

Details of appointment:

Permanent, part time, day worker position, working up to 38 hours per fortnight commencing as soon as possible.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: $78,179 to $105,995 pro rata, per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023.

Access to the Grade 4 salary range $99,455- $105,995 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10 % based on qualification type

Salary Packaging:

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria

Registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Registered Nurse G3-G4 (July 2023) CSU.docx

Application Guide:

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.

For more information:

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Andrea Hicks

Nurse Unit Manager - Medical Day Procedure Unit/Oncology

Phone: (03) 6478 5371
Email: [email protected]

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Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.